TEDCity2.0 2013

Dream me. Build me. Make me real.
Manhattan, NY
September 20, 2013

On September 20, 2013, TEDCity2.0 took place at the TimesCenter in New York City. Co-curated and co-hosted by Chris Anderson, John Cary and Courtney Martin, the event surfaced stories of urban ingenuity and interdependence from across the globe, and featured an unexpected mix of over 20 speakers, including several 2012 City 2.0 Award winners.

Livestreamed for free, the TEDCity2.0 anchor conference coincided with self-organized TEDxCity2.0 events over a 48-hour period. TEDx communities worldwide are envisioning the cities of our future and sharing big ideas about collaborative action and sustainable solutions.

Global action during TEDCity2.0 2013

Certain speakers issued calls to action from the main stage. Livestream viewers were invited to respond to the calls and customize them for their local context. Some viewers even mobilized with their communities in a day of action around a local urban issue. Here's a recap.